Charles Hodge
Andrew Hoffecker
Paperback, 400 pp., $19.99
P & R Publishing (November 1, 2011)

Charles Hodge (1797–1878) is regarded by many as the most significant American theologian of the nineteenth century. He drove the rapid growth of theological education and contributed to Presbyterianism’s wide-ranging influence in public life. His advocacy of a Reformed orthodoxy combined with evangelical piety spilled over into American evangelicalism as a whole. Hodge helped to define a distinctive ministerial model—the pastor-scholar—and his fingerprints can be seen all over the Reformed Christian scene of today.

Life of John Newton
American Missionary Fellowship
Hardcover, 144 pp., $14.99
Attic Books (June 14, 2011)

What about the life of an 18th century human trafficker could inspire you? John Newton captained a ship transporting slaves from Africa to England. On each journey, he mercilessly subjected hundreds to inhumane conditions only to be sold if they survived. But in a life-threatening storm, he cried out to God for help. Saved from imminent death, Newton soon realized he had also been saved from himself. Twenty years into his journey of knowing the grace and mercy of God, Newton penned Amazing Grace, the unforgettable hymn of redemption.

Craving Grace
Lisa Velthouse
Hardcover, 272 pp., $16.99
SaltRiver (April 25, 2011)

For Lisa Velthouse’s whole life, Christianity had been about getting things right. Obeying her parents. Not drinking. Not cursing. Not having premarital sex. Vowing to save her first kiss until she got engaged, even writing a book called Saving My First Kiss (which, it turns out, does not help a girl get a date). Yet after two decades of trying to earn God’s love, she found her faith was lonely, empty, and unsatisfying. Craving Grace is the true story of how God used a bitter heart, a broken promise, and the sweetness of honey to reveal the stunning wonder that is grace.

A Cry for Justice
Shelley Hundley
Paperback, 224 pp., $14.99
Charisma House (September 6, 2011)

The daughter of American missionaries, Shelley Hundley was born in Colombia, and grew up on the campus of a seminary. After suffering abuse at the hands of a minister, she turned from God. Hundley uses her story as a backdrop to show how she came to know Jesus in a new way—as a righteous judge who fights for His people and takes upon Himself the burden of our injustices and pain. Shelley Hundley’s journey from bitter atheist to wholehearted lover of God is unique. Yet what she learned on this journey is relevant to every person who has ever been hurt.

Belieber! Fame, Faith, and the Heart of Justin Bieber
Cathleen Falsani
Paperback, 240 pp., $16.99
Worthy Publishing (September 2011)

With hit records, 8 million followers of Twitter and the third-largest grossing documentary film of all time, the 17-year-old Canadian pop star has countless fans who hang on his every word. But is there more to this pop idol’s startling success than his haircut and talent? “The success I’ve achieved comes… from God,” Bieber says. “I feel I have an obligation to plant little seeds with my fans.” This book will encourage teachers and parents to engage with popular culture so they can better talk to their kids about what matters most.

The Grace Effect
Larry Taunton
Paperback, 272 pp., $16.99
Thomas Nelson (November 15, 2011)

What does Christianity give us beyond televangelists, potlucks, and bad basketball leagues? Not much, according to the secular Left. Larry Taunton has spent much of his career refuting just this sort of thinking, but when he encounters Sasha, a Ukranian orphan whose life has been shaped by atheistic theorists, he discovers an unlikely champion. Occasionally infuriating, often amusing, but always inspiring, The Grace Effect will have you cheering for the courageous little girl who shamed the academic elitists of our day.

The Dark Side of Charles Darwin
Jerry Bergman PhD
Paperback, 256 pp., $13.9
New Leaf Publishing Group (March 31, 2011)

This daring and compelling book unveils what kind of person Darwin really was. The book reveals disturbing facts that will help you perceive Darwin firsthand through the eyes of family and friends, and his own correspondence; uncover his views on eugenics and racism, and his belief that women were less evolved than men. Thoroughly documented, this book reveals Darwin’s less-than-above board methods of attempting to prove his so-called scientific beliefs, and his plot to “murder God” by challenging the then-dominant biblical worldview.

The Fourth Fisherman
Joe Kissack
Hardcover, 240 pp., $19.99
WaterBrook Press (March 13, 2012)

The true story of three fishermen who were rescued near Australia after drifting 5,500 miles across the Pacific for nine months in an eight-meter boat. They survived on “raw fish, rainwater, and their faith in God.” Joe Kissack, noted Hollywood producer, found his own life adrift. Reaching out from his own spiritual lostness, Joe sought to connect with the three fisherman following their amazing ordeal. The Fourth Fisherman is the inspirational true account of these two stories of salvation and how they came together through faith in God.

I Am Second
Doug Bender, Dave Sterrett
Hardcover, 240 pp., $19.99
Thomas Nelson (January 3, 2012)

A powerful treasury of story after story of notable people throughout culture who have had a radical, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Each is raw and real, dealing with the darkest moments of the human experience. Drugs, addictions, depression, infidelity, pride, abortion, cancer, pornography, marriage, divorce, war—each story shows the redemptive power of the gospel to rescue us in the greatest depths of our human need, even in the secret areas of our lives.

Growing Up Colt
Colt McCoy, Brad McCoy and Mike Yorkey
Hardcover, 256 pp., $24.99
Barbour Books (July 1, 2011)

You watched him vie for the Heisman and national championship, and earn a third-round NFL draft spot. Now meet Colt McCoy up-close and personal! Growing Up Colt is a unique biography by both the Cleveland Browns quarterback and his father, Brad, a highly-respected football coach in his native Texas. Get a behind-the-scenes view of the formative events of Colt s football experience and the foundational principles of his family and faith life. This is an inspiring read for football fans of all ages, and don’t miss the exciting full-color photo section!